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Rear Deltoid Row

Rear Deltoid Row — movement illustration 1

This is an exercise for rear deltoid,shoulder, biceps and back strengthening.

Equipment
Smith machine
Muscle groups
Shoulders
Primary muscles
Posterior deltoids
Secondary muscles
Back, Biceps, Shoulders

How to perform this exercise

  1. Set the bar to the lowest setting.
  2. Place your feet shoulder width apart with a slight bend in the knees.
  3. Bend at the waist while keeping your back straight and chest parallel to the floor.
  4. Grasp the bar slightly wider than your shoulders with an overhand grasp and your arms straight with a slight bend in the elbows.
  5. Raise the bar with a controlled motion to the lower part of your chest by bending and elevating your elbows.
  6. Hold for a moment and then lower to the starting position.
  7. Repeat.

Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.

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